Is there any track coach out there that could help me figure out how to break the world record for the 400M?

I ran track in high school, and the best time I have ever had in the 400m was 46 seconds. I see that I was just shy of the world record by 3 seconds. I was 16 at the time and now I am 29, but I think I can still break the record! I have the drive I just want someone who can show me what I need to do to work out all the right muscle groups and build stamina to run at my full sprint for that distance.

Is there any track coach out there that could help me figure out how to break the world record for the 400M?
It'll be a hard road for you. Heres what you have to do without killing yourself. You need to have at least one long distance workout a week (3-6 miles). It has to be hard but not killing yourself. You also need to have at least 2 repeat days. Ex: 10 300's at 90%. You will need to eat healthy and work harder than you ever had. Hit the gym for squats to maximize your explosion. Don't lose sight of your goal and have fun.
Reply:I don't mean to burst your bubble, but 3 seconds in a 400 is still a rather significant amount. You'll need an incredible coach...

Jeremy Wariner, the US's top 400 runner at the times is coached by Michael Johnson, who if you don't know, once was a world class 400 runner himself.

If you really want to break the world record, you're going to have to invest a lot of time and money into this, but if you're up for the challenge, then go for it.

To get noticed by a good coach, enter a national meet, like the USATF nationals (for info go to usatf.org). There will probably be some scouts there.

Good luck... you'll need it
Reply:WOW!!! that is amazing, 3 seconds off You can join a track team, or talk to a personal trainer

I'm sure there are many of them in your area
Reply:Wow!!! At 16 you ran a 46!?!?! That is pretty amazing. I just turned 15 and i ran a 48 during school track and i hope to drop it down to a 47 during the summer.
Reply:The coach is Clyde Hart. He trained Michael Johnson and now trains Jeremy Wariner. He is basically retired from Baylor so he only trains pros. If you are capable he is the man you want.
Reply:16 and a 46 400M??????????????



Go to College, not Div I, try NAIA or Div III.



What happened? Jail? Injury? You would have had every coach in College drooling over you, so it must have been bad.

I've never heard of a 16 yr old running that fast. So it obviously strains my credulity.



Old Guy, NAIA Coach in the Mid-80's

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